#sol15 PAX is
PAX is peace, happiness, health, and productivity. How do you get that? By acting PAX. That’s what the Harrah Elementary School students and staff live: they act in ways that … Continue Reading #sol15 PAX is
#sol15 Time Rambling
Time. Teachers don’t have enough of it. And neither do students. At least time for students to pursue their passions and interests and develop their talents. Today I am writing … Continue Reading #sol15 Time Rambling
#sol15 Geography
“Elevation“. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons. A student knocked on my door during lunch today. He needed a paper to study for a test in another class. As … Continue Reading #sol15 Geography
#sol15 Cold Cousin
Once upon a time in a small town in North Dakota, a young girl visited her cousin. The young girl was me, about ten years old, one year older than … Continue Reading #sol15 Cold Cousin
#sol15 A Writing Life
It came in an email. A reminder. A nudge. A Slice of Life every day for thirty-one days. It’s March 2nd, but I’m writing for March 1st because I’m accepting … Continue Reading #sol15 A Writing Life
Idea for Rubrics: Feedback #140WC #C4C15
Just wanted to share this great idea for rubrics and feedback from Jennifer Gonzalez. Instead of a rubric that describes each level, simply write the section that is “proficient.” On the … Continue Reading Idea for Rubrics: Feedback #140WC #C4C15
#140WC Joy Edjoy #C4C15
Educators are under such demands today that interfere with our primary task: teaching and learning. But, we are resilient, and Scott Glass shares how educators document the precious moments in … Continue Reading #140WC Joy Edjoy #C4C15
#140WC #oneword Joy
A smile. A nod. A compliment. An acknowledgement. A recognition of being. All of these spread joy — they are a moment in time taken to relate to those around … Continue Reading #140WC #oneword Joy
#140WC 2014 Videos and Stories
January 1st. How could I start? After today, I wanted inspiration, so I checked my PLN and found Jackie Gerstein’s 2014 Best Videos List. These are inspirational. The one I … Continue Reading #140WC 2014 Videos and Stories
#140WC #ilearnfrom #C4C15
#ilearnfrom As I look back on 2014, I thank those who have inspired my thinking. Ben Wilkoff started the #ilearnfrom hashtag, and I use it frequently in thanks to … Continue Reading #140WC #ilearnfrom #C4C15
#140WC 2014 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 410 … Continue Reading #140WC 2014 in review
#140WC Messy
As I plan my lessons and projects with student interests in mind, as I encourage their collaboration and problem-solving, and as I teach the lessons from the standards to … Continue Reading #140WC Messy
#140WC Live and Learn
It’s official. It’s the holiday break. Kids arrived at school for the last day of the year — and chose “Hour of Code” as their choice activity. Making things … Continue Reading #140WC Live and Learn
#140WC 101st Holiday Gathering
Tonight was our school holiday program. The whole community shows up to watch each class perform. We are a small community, mostly Native American. Cameras, iPads, smartphones are … Continue Reading #140WC 101st Holiday Gathering
#140WC Kid EdCamp Thinking
Kids added more boxes and space on their own. Love kid edcamps #miched pic.twitter.com/EHoPxtuxUj — christina ostrander (@costrand16) December 18, 2014 Great Idea Have you tried a kid edcamp? I … Continue Reading #140WC Kid EdCamp Thinking
#140WC Happy Holidays
https://vine.co/v/OgJipVx3D1H/embed/simple Happy Holidays Holidays of all kinds occur around this time; traditions in so many different cultures. Our school is filled with choices for spreading cheer and sharing traditions, or … Continue Reading #140WC Happy Holidays
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